These homemade vegan fudgesicles are so easy to make, and fun to eat! Dairy and gluten-free, these healthy fudgesicles taste better than storebought vegan novelties – and are more affordable.
Were fudgesicles part of your childhood?
They were definitely part of mine.
I loved fudgesicles, along with all the other ice cream novelties of the day.
Such as “big foot” ice creams! Anyone else remember those?? And of course, creamsicles, and pudding pops (I remember how hard it was to choose between vanilla – butterscotch – chocolate… most often I chose at least two. Yes.)
In fact, I’m pretty sure these novelties – along with custard cones – sparked my love for ice cream.
When I first became vegan over 20 years ago, there were no vegan ice cream novelties. No vegan ice cream. Certainly no vegan fudgesicles. None.
It was a dark, dark time in my life. 😂
I joke. However ice cream is not a joke in my house. You would know that if you got a peek inside my freezer. I keep a variety of my favorites!
In the past few years vegan food has exploded. As a result, we have just about every dairy-free ice cream treat we might desire… including vegan fudgesicles.
However, I haven’t found vegan fudgesicles that I really love.
Just like how I don’t love all vegan ice creams – and I have tried most!
So, this vegan ice cream fanatic created homemade fudgesicles.
Vegan fudgesicles, that is!
In addition, these are a cinch to make.
No ice cream maker is needed, just a blender or food processor. Whiz up the ingredients, and let the freezer do the rest of the work.
This recipe is from Plant-Powered Families. Since we are nearing summer, I’m sharing this recipe along with a video.
As you can see, these vegan fudgesicles are EASY.
By the way, for those of you wondering about popsicles molds, I use this Tovolo brand, and here are some other BPA-free brands.
In PPF there are tips on making popsicles, page 202. If you have a recommendation for popsicle molds, please leave a comment.
So, have you made these treats from PPF yet? Or, will you?!
Enjoy, kids! x Dreena
Vegan Fudgesicles
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup macadamia nut butter or raw cashew butter
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup nondairy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups frozen banana slices
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the macadamia nut butter, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, sea salt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the bananas and puree again.
- You will need to scrape down the blender a few times while pureeing.
- Once the mixture is smooth and liquid, pour into ice pop molds and freeze until set.
photo credit to: Nicole Axworthy
video thanks to: Mihaela Beloreshka
This post was originally published May 2019 and updated for May 2023.
Diane says
These are MAGIC! I had just made a batch of cashew butter when I saw this recipe. It’s incredibly delicious and so smooth! This will be o. Repeat for the summer.
Dreena says
Nice coincidence! Delighted you loved them so much, thanks Diane. 🙂
Janet Brunell says
Just n FYI, substitute Date Sugar for coconut sugar as it’s a healthier choice.
Thank you for this recipe!
Dreena says
Thanks Janet. Both sweeteners have their features – coconut sugar happens to have a lower glycemic index so can be healthier for some. Date sugar usually a great substitute if you prefer, though sometimes the texture and flavor isn’t optimal. Hope that helps!
Jacky says
My hubby and I loved these! I used 2/3 cup of raw cashews, and mixed everything in my Vitamix. Came out perfectly. So nice to have Fudgesicles that are creamy, not icey in consistency. Thanks Dreena!
Dreena says
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed them, thanks Jacky.
DeAnne says
Can you taste the banana? My dh de hates them and while I like them whole, I don’t like banana flavored anything. I’d really like to try this tho as it sounds great!
Dreena says
DeAnne, I’d say you can taste it somewhat, but it’s not a strong flavor in the fudgesicles.
Nancy says
How many does this recipe make? What kind of non-dairy milk do you use? Sweetened or unsweetened? Rice, almond or soy milk? Vanilla or plain? There are so many possibilities, which one did you use? Thanks!
Dreena says
Choice of milk is really up to you, whatever you like best. Vanilla milk will be a little sweeter.
Stephanie says
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! My kids loved these fudgecicles. I use the Zoku Mini Pop Molds which are perfect for little toddler hands.
Thanks for your wonderful recipes. Very inspiring!
Greetings from Switzerland